Many residents decide to go with window film rather than window replacement for energy conservation purposes. Since window film costs a fraction of the price and can be quickly installed, it is often a better option for homeowners and business owners. Window film does typically pay for itself in energy savings alone in three years or less, making it a worthy investment. While this does sound like a great ROI, how long does window film last? Are there different factors that dictate your window film’s lifespan?

Various Factors that Dictate How Long Your Window Film Will Last

When it comes to projecting how long your window film will last, there are definitely various factors that come into play. The type of window film installed, professional vs. DIY installation, the orientation of each window/door, and the climate your property is in. Even though all these factors come into consideration, window film warranties across the industry do offer peace of mind. Residential window film is usually under a lifetime warranty. Commercial window film typically falls into a 10-year or more warranty. Professionally installed window film also usually has the perk of a limited 5-year warranty on installation and labor. Since residential window film is warrantied for a lifetime and is a significantly durable product, homeowners can usually expect to get the most out of their investment for decades.

Numerous Window Film Durability Aspects for Dallas Properties

The sole purpose of energy-efficient window film is to reduce glare while rejecting solar heat in order to decrease the total amount of solar hear transmissions. All window film products achieve this goal in two ways– by improving solar heat gain absorption by trapping it inside the window film itself as well as utilizing an external layer to reflect solar heat gain. Premium window film with more advanced solar heat gain technology is able to reflect more heat while reducing the amount of glare inside your home or office. There is a proprietary heavy coating that’s engineered on the outside of your window film that blocks up to 99.9% of harmful UV radiation. This provides fade protection as well as minimal solar heat rejection. This coating offers comprehensive durability for your window film, providing a better lifespan overall. Here are all the different factors to consider when estimating how long your window film will last:

Window Film and Glass Type

There are different window film materials that each manufacturer uses to provide energy conservation. Some materials have better durability than others. While a metalized film offers high solar heat rejection, it has moderate durability. There are spectrally selective multilayer films that can achieve similar solar heat rejection with a much higher rate of durability. The type of glass your windows and/or doors are made of will also dictate which compatible window film product is needed. Professional window film contractors will be able to find the right match that optimizes durability.

Climate and Compass Orientation

Window film installed in hotter climates facing west or east will experience the most sun, having a shorter lifespan than north and south oriented window film. Windows facing east and west are the most vulnerable to solar heat gain, making professionally installed window film a better option than DIY. East and west windows offer the best ROI for your investment.

Residential and Commercial Window Film ROI for Dallas Properties

Most of our clients experience an excellent ROI with three years or less of full payback. If the majority of your windows are west or east-facing, you probably will experience an even quicker ROI. Conducting an energy audit is also a great way to forecast ROI of each potential window film product that you’re interested in.

Work with Dallas’ Preferred Energy Efficiency Experts

Window Film Dallas is proud to offer the preferred team of energy efficiency experts for your next window film project. Backed by considerable experience and leading warranties, we’re here to help you get the most out of your window film investment. For more information regarding how long window film can last, please contact us!